Ag-DISCOVERY Camp
Investing in the Future of Plant Science July 21 to August 1, 2008
A Summer Camp for 14-17 year olds
at NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Sponsored by the USDA What Is Ag-DISCOVERY?
Ag-DISCOVERY is an outreach program to help teen-agers learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about science from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, and plant pathologists working for the U.S. Government.
This 2-week summer boarding program for 2008 targets students 14–17 years of age who are interested in learning more about plant science. Students chosen to participate in Ag-DISCOVERY will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character and team-building activities and diversity workshops.
Students selected for the 2008 Ag-DISCOVERY summer session will pay only the cost of their transportation to get from home to Raleigh for the start of the session on July 21 and back again at the end of the session on August 1. The cost of tuition, room and board, and lab supplies for the 2-week program will be covered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine unit.
How Do I Apply?
Applications for Summer 2008 are no longer being accepted. Please check back next spring for the 2009 application.
If you have questions, please email The Science House or call (919)515-6118.
Middle School Engineering Summer Program----
Craven Community College, Havelock Campus 2009 Engineering Summer Program:
Date: TBA in ealry January (rising 7th through 9th)
Are you ready to take off this summer?
The NC State College of Engineering will be offering one, week-long, non-residential summer day camp for middle school students (rising 7th through rising 9th) at the Havelock campus of Craven community college. This camp will be led by middle school teachers in partnership with engineering faculty and students from NC State. Camp Details: * Application Period: February 1st - March 31 , 2009
Lunch will be provided each camp day
Camp hours are approximately 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday
Camp fee: $250 for the week (limited scholarships available)
Application Procedure: 1- Print out application from the link at the bottom of the page, and
2- Send the following together by conventional mail. All materials must be received no later than March 31, 2009 in order for the student to be considered:
Completed Application
Reference letter from teacher, school counselor or principal recommending student
Student's statement on why s/he would like to attend camp (handwritten by student preferred)
Letter of demonstrated financial need from school counselor, if applying for a scholarship
Send completed application along with all other information to: Attn: Susan Price
NCSU 2+2 Engineering @ LCC
Middle School Summer Program
PO Box 188
231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: 252-520-9597
Email: wbfortne@ncsu.edu
Student Selection: Only students who submit a complete application by the above-listed deadline will be considered for camp. Approximately 50 students will be selected for Camp. We consider a number of factors in selecting attendees from the pool of applicants. We rely heavily on the teacher recommendation and the student statement to make decisions. We also select students from a cross-section of backgrounds and geographic areas and invite students who may be interested in engineering, but have little or no background, as well as students who already have some previous experiences. Application date can play a small role when all other factors are equal. Accepted students will be notified before the end of April if they have been accepted to the camp or placed on a waitlist. Scholarship Request Letter:
Scholarships can be requested for need based students. Since we do not wish to receive personal financial information from families, we rely on the school to indicate to us if a family has demonstrated need. Generally, participation in the free and reduced lunch program is an indicator, but a school counselor or other school official may be able to speak to other factors influencing financial need. For homeschooled students, parents should write the letter for the scholarship request indicating factors influencing financial need without providing specific financial information.Please submit this letter with the other components of the application. Recommendation Letter:(link to recommendation request letter)
The recommendation letter should be written by a teacher or other school official and speak on behalf of the student. The letter should address the student's interests and abilities, as well as the student's character and suitability for attending the camp. Home school students may choose another adult who interacts with the student regularly and can speak to her/his abilities, interests, character, and suitability for attending camp. Please direct questions to Susan Price or Bill Fortney at wbfortne@ncsu.edu or 252-520-9597.
Come explore engineering with us!
Craven Application Link
Summer 2009 Imhotep Academy:
July 6-10th 7:45 AM - 1 PM
Registration $125 before May 1, 2009 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Summer 2009 Algebra Program:
July 20-24th 7:45 AM - 1 PM
Registration $125 before May 1, 2009 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM http://www.science-house.org/student/imhotep/
Summer Opportunities for Middle School Students:
http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/coop_ed/precollege/documents/MSENSummerScholarsApplication.pdf
Pre-College Program for Middle School and High School Students
Ag-DISCOVERY Camp
Investing in the Future of Plant Science
July 21 to August 1, 2008
A Summer Camp for 14-17 year olds
at NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Sponsored by the USDA
What Is Ag-DISCOVERY?
Ag-DISCOVERY is an outreach program to help teen-agers learn about careers in plant science and veterinary medicine. The program allows students to live on a college campus and learn about science from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, and plant pathologists working for the U.S. Government.
This 2-week summer boarding program for 2008 targets students 14–17 years of age who are interested in learning more about plant science. Students chosen to participate in Ag-DISCOVERY will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, and field trips. Students will also participate in character and team-building activities and diversity workshops.
Who Is Sponsoring the Ag-DISCOVERY Program?
The Plant Pathology Department at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Plant Protection and Quarantine division of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)—an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—are joining forces to sponsor Ag-DISCOVERY.
How Much Will It Cost?
Students selected for the 2008 Ag-DISCOVERY summer session will pay only the cost of their transportation to get from home to Raleigh for the start of the session on July 21 and back again at the end of the session on August 1. The cost of tuition, room and board, and lab supplies for the 2-week program will be covered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee of APHIS’ Plant Protection and Quarantine unit.
How Do I Apply?
Applications for Summer 2008 are no longer being accepted. Please check back next spring for the 2009 application.
If you have questions, please email The Science House or call (919)515-6118.
Craven Community College, Havelock Campus
2009 Engineering Summer Program:
Date: TBA in ealry January (rising 7th through 9th)
The NC State College of Engineering will be offering one, week-long, non-residential summer day camp for middle school students (rising 7th through rising 9th) at the Havelock campus of Craven community college. This camp will be led by middle school teachers in partnership with engineering faculty and students from NC State.
Camp Details:
* Application Period: February 1st - March 31 , 2009
Application Procedure:
1- Print out application from the link at the bottom of the page, and
2- Send the following together by conventional mail. All materials must be received no later than March 31, 2009 in order for the student to be considered:
Attn: Susan Price
NCSU 2+2 Engineering @ LCC
Middle School Summer Program
PO Box 188
231 Highway 58 South
Kinston, NC 28502
Phone: 252-520-9597
Email: wbfortne@ncsu.edu
Only students who submit a complete application by the above-listed deadline will be considered for camp. Approximately 50 students will be selected for Camp. We consider a number of factors in selecting attendees from the pool of applicants. We rely heavily on the teacher recommendation and the student statement to make decisions. We also select students from a cross-section of backgrounds and geographic areas and invite students who may be interested in engineering, but have little or no background, as well as students who already have some previous experiences. Application date can play a small role when all other factors are equal. Accepted students will be notified before the end of April if they have been accepted to the camp or placed on a waitlist.
Scholarship Request Letter:
Scholarships can be requested for need based students. Since we do not wish to receive personal financial information from families, we rely on the school to indicate to us if a family has demonstrated need. Generally, participation in the free and reduced lunch program is an indicator, but a school counselor or other school official may be able to speak to other factors influencing financial need. For homeschooled students, parents should write the letter for the scholarship request indicating factors influencing financial need without providing specific financial information. Please submit this letter with the other components of the application.
Recommendation Letter: (link to recommendation request letter)
The recommendation letter should be written by a teacher or other school official and speak on behalf of the student. The letter should address the student's interests and abilities, as well as the student's character and suitability for attending the camp. Home school students may choose another adult who interacts with the student regularly and can speak to her/his abilities, interests, character, and suitability for attending camp.
Please direct questions to Susan Price or Bill Fortney at wbfortne@ncsu.edu or 252-520-9597.
Come explore engineering with us!
Craven Application Link
July 6-10th 7:45 AM - 1 PM
Registration $125 before May 1, 2009 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM
July 20-24th 7:45 AM - 1 PM
Registration $125 before May 1, 2009 and $150 after.
Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 6:30 PM
http://www.science-house.org/student/imhotep/